“In the Matter of: Juan Ricardo Puente-Paez, Inmate Number 05086-379, FCI McDowell, Federal Corrections Institution, Federal Satellite Low, P.O. Box 1009, Welch, WV 24801. Order Denying Export Privileges. On May 29, 2012, in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Juan Ricardo Puente-Paez (‘Puente-Paez’) was convicted of violating Section 38 of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2778 (2006 & Supp. IV 2010)) (‘AECA’). Specifically, Puente-Paez was convicted of knowingly and willfully exporting, attempting to export and causing to be exported from the United States to Mexico four military spec Interceptor body armor vests, which were designated as defense articles on the United States Munitions List, without having first obtained from the Department of State a license for such export or written authorization for such export. Puente-Paez was sentenced to 95 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release, and fined a $100 assessment. Puente-Paez is also listed on the U.S. Department of State Debarred List.”
78 FR 37788-89
Published 06-24-2013
